Listen to video game soundtracks.

I can't vouch for the science on this one, but personal experience and loads of anecdotal evidence say that listening to video game soundtracks can create the same kind of intense focus you'd normally get while playing the video game itself.

If you've ever yelled to your frustrated mom upstairs "One more level!" then you could probably benefit from giving the method a try.

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Minimize your multitasking.

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Focusing is hard enough with people yammering in your ear. It's even harder when you're trying to do 10 things at once.

A 2009 study from Stanford University found people who don't multitask are better at switching between tasks, had better memories, and could focus more.

Concentrate on one thing at a time if your office is noisy, for the sake of your work.

Ask for peace and quiet.

There is a 0% chance you are the only person in your office who finds noise disruptive.

So instead of creating barriers between you and the noise, or finding a way to escape it entirely, voice your concern.

Many offices use an online chat platform like Slack or Hipchat. A quick office-wide discussion about the noise problem could be enough to move loud conversations online, leaving the rest of the room free to focus.